Gooc Old Dasss Multischool Staff and Local Updates
A staff of 76 instructors oversees Utah country's 12 schools starting September 13. Marilyn and Beverly Sidaway hosted twelve guests at a skating party Saturday at Doc's Beach. Alice Barnett and Warren D. Meacham wed Tuesday of last week. Barbara Cabier and S Sgt Wayne Embley married Monday in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Mrs C J Neal, ill, moved to Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake. Dr and Mrs Francke attended a medical convention August 27-28. Mrs Erlind Preece and Bonnie and Sally Stagg went to Denver last week returning Friday. Br and Mrs Jack Stagg of Glendale, Calif., visiting here with Mr Stagg's parents. Irene Curry returned to Copperton last Thursday after summer with grandmother M W Curray. Uintah County War Bond Quota set at 216700 dollars. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Barker of Davis announce the birth of a baby born August 24. Lawrence Barker to Mary Louise Hunter of Salt Lake. Superintendent H S Olson and principal L G Noble of Uintah High School returned lost weeds from Sinky Lake City and other points in the Uintah schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Barnett
Warren D. Meacham
Barbara Cabier
Wayne R. Embley
Salt Lake
LDS Temple
C.J. Neal
J. M. Francke
Holy Cross Hospital
Erlind Preece
Bonnie
Sally Stagg
Denver
Jack Stagg
Glendale
Calif
Kenneth Barker
Davis
Jensen Bridge Pier Reaches Final Stage 30 Years Ago
Thirty years past, steel piling arrived for the last pier of the Jensen bridge. Uintah Stake Baseball League games spotlight the Lapoint softball team. Various births announced in Vernal and Naples, plus a bicycle trip by Meter Witmer from Heber to Las Vegas in 58 hours over five days.
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Jensen Bridge
Lapoint
Uintah Stake
Lds Quarterly Conference Held in Uintah Stake
The August 24 and 25 1903 meeting in the Uintah Stake tabernacle drew attendees as the unfinished tabernacle uses a temporary floor and pulpit. Four cases of smallpox are reported in Uintah County this week and local notes cover a roping and riding contest at Burton's Lake and various community updates on residents travel sales and school appointments.
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Uintah Stake
Tabernacle
Uintah County
Burton's Lake
Witnesses to Attend International Conventin Rose Bowl
Members of the Vernal Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses depart this week for an eight day international convention at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California. Delegates from 30 states and 34 foreign countries will join. Most local meetings are cancelled until after the convention according to Ted Draper the presiding minister.
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Vernal Congregation of Jehovah's: Witnesses
Rose Bowl
Pasadena
Calif
Ted Draper
Vernal
I'm Just A Steering Wheel A Warning To Road Users
A highway safety message from The American Oil Company warns that a steering wheel can prevent or cause tragedy. It portrays the wheel as a tool of miracles or danger, depending on hands, urging calm and steady control to protect drivers, passengers, and children on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Naples B Hunting Visits Naples Naples B Hunting Visits Naples
Brandon Hunting and daughter of Venice California visited in the ward Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Holmes went to Salt Lake City for Mrs. Holmes to receive medical attention. Hedwig Wixom of Salt Lake City visited her daughter and family. Eugene Manwaring was home over the weekend. Wey Pope returns from BYU Provo for the fall quarter. Several families traveled to Salt Lake City, Grand Junction, and Oregon for visits. Primary graduates named include Patty Waters Janeen Cook Annette Merrett Janice Harrison Mary Jean Turer Verda Harrison Katherine Southam. The Merrett family returned from a two week California vacation visiting relatives in Riverside Monterey Park and other locations.
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Jim Holmes
Salt Lake City
Hedwig Wixom
Ray E. Nash
Everett Coan
Salt
City
Fern Everett
Caral Leonard
Grand Junction
Cole
Lynn Richens
Clifford Caldwell
Gresham
Ore
Ison
Patty Waters
Janene Cook
Annette Merrett
Janice Harrison
Mary Jean Turer
Verda Harrison
Katherine Southam
Boyd Merrett
California
Community Notes Reach Across Families and Places
Glenn Nickell and family plus Thea Nash of Roseville are listed among relatives. George Couract and wife welcome a baby born August 19. Several visits and trips appear, including BYU student Robert Clayton, Wallace Merrells in California, Pop Aldridge from Oklahoma, and Hiltons visiting Richens households. Mrs. Columbine Will returns to teaching. A wiener roast and a Lynn Richens family dinner are noted, with trips by Norman Hassem to Denver and Billings.
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Glenn Nickell
Thea Nash
Roseville
George Coonract
Birt
Wallace Goodrich
Brigham City
Robert Clayton
Humble Oil Tees Up Roosevelt Test Drilling Plan
Humble Oil Company and Refining announces a wildcat test drilling project. The 11,200 foot well targets the Green River formation near Roosevelt pool and Duschesio-United counties line. Esso Standard aims to develop a sandstone section in the Green River similar to Red Wash Field in Utah County. After the war, Esso Standard continues exploration efforts.
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Humble O11
Refining! Co
Green River
Roosevelt Pool
Duschesio-United
Esso Standard
Red Wash Field
Uintah County
Spiteful Trifler Gossip Sparks Local Stir
A sharp skit of social rumor portrays a gossiping doll as a wind up figure who runs through the town, igniting talk and stirring up resentments among residents. The fragment hints at public scrutiny of a meddling individual and the impact of rumor on community dynamics.
Oil discovery prompts economic concerns at Roosevelt Pool shift
A fragment notes Carter Ol Ca with Ard’s affiliation discovering oil in the Green River shales at Roosevelt Pool. It mentions Wesley Bastian Fee No. 1 wildcat in Duchesne County, located 1,820 feet from the north line and 1,980 feet from the east line, with a garbled completion.
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Ard
Carter Ol Ca
Green River
Roosevelt Pool
Duchesne County
Four Services Held at Boy Scout House
Four services were conducted at the Boy Scout House located at 1st North and 2nd East with attendees from local troop units. The gatherings emphasized community fellowship and youth development activities led by troop leaders.
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Boy Scout House
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Supervike
Uktah
Marilyn
Beverly Sidaway
Doc's Beach
Beach
Taarrlag
Lawrence
Mary Louise Hunter
Balt Lake
H. 5. Olson
L. G. Noble
Ulntah High School
Sinky Lake City
Ulntah Schools
Charles Batty
Raymond Lind
Naples
Mies. Willis Stevens
Hill Creek
Meter Witmer
Las Vegas
Heber
F. G. Eskelson
Archie Johnson
Ferron
Afr. Johnson
Uintad State Bank
Rebeau Calder
Vernal Announce
Ralph A. Preece
Good Insurance Geed Service
Browne
Ft. Duchesne
Richard Smith
Barber
A.L. Glines
George Glines
Freda Jasperson
Elizabeth Bennion
Vernat
Stan Ashton
R. Jensen
Tle
Eye Coast
Utah State Fair
Salt Lake Fairgrounds
Sat
E40
Sah
Pau Salt Lakes Batate
Novelty
Chatea
O11
Mrs
Kate Goodrich
Brandon Hunting and Daughter
Venice, Calif
Edith Winn
Earl Merrell
Eugene Manwaring
Dee Manwaring
Wey Pope
BYU Dn
Intermountain Farmers. Assn
Grover Dyc
Roosevelt
Lowe Goodrich
Iona
Sidney
Corey
Provo
Robert
BYU
Wallace Merrell
Frank Merrell
Pop Aldridge
Oklahoma
Clarence Hilton
Figasant Grove
George Richens
Lynn .Richens
Hugh J. Rich
Karl Pope
Lloyd Pope
Heber Powell
Laurence
Old Mexico
Columbine Will
Vergie
Gee
Elaine Coon
Norman Hassem
Colo
Billings
Mont
Humble Oi Co
Esso Stand
OUR Saviour Lutheran Church
USS
United States Steel
USA
Timeway
Hecho, MA
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